My Attempt at High Fashion..., 5 sets of 5 different girls (your input is greatly apprciated) Options

[shirakiphoto]

I have a couple new automotive sets I finished but I can't release them until our website goes live so I decided to post some recent fashion work instead.

I've only been doing this for about 3 months so any input/advice would greatly be appreciated.

Lizaveta:
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Megan Taechon K:
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Natashinka Kadashnikov:
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Ai Cherie:
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Mari Carlopoli:
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Angelo Salvador:
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And because this is dieselstation I thought I'd include a RR Phantom for all of you
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Thats it for now. I'd love to hear what you think. And thanks for looking!

[Bob Tilton]

I'd say these are all really nice. Post processing treatment lends these images to a more cutting edge and fashion forward publication or fanzine. The drained black channel in some gives them a vintage vibe. The only one that sticks out in a negative way is the "spider-woman in the elevator." Overall, if you don't already have a career in fashion/lifestyle photography then you should.

[Mike Boldt]

watch out for cutting your subjects off, too many images for me to critique over all though...

[Dragos]

man congratulation for the set. I like all of them. The post processing is very high fashion also the lighting. I like a lot the one with the rolls please post more shots of this kind. Very inspirational !
i think it would be interesting if it will be a special thread for this kind of photography!

[DonJuanMair]

Ai Cherie is hot, i like her

i think its a great start to fashion, i love what you do.

Like Mike said though about cutting off, you should cut off models at the ankles or the wrists.....
i think i would like to see your pics from now on without the shirakiphoto watermark, sometimes that helps the composition out and i dont think that a watermark should help the pic overall, would ook better without imo

[Seethegrim]

Jees dude. These are fucking phenominal.

Your Megan Taechon K set is by far the strongest in the whole lot. Your lighting, posing & location usage is superb.

I would say the stuff with Angelo Salvador is the next best. Its super emotive, it would have just been nice to see more variation as far as subject placement in the frame & just variation on concept.

To be honest, if this is the kind of stuff you're doing after 3 months of shooting models, you should seriously forget the cars.

[moe]

Overall, if you don't already have a career in fashion/lifestyle photography then you should.

To be honest, if this is the kind of stuff you're doing after 3 months of shooting models, you should seriously forget the cars.

I'm in complete agreement. The photos are phenomenal, and have a great "feel" to them. This is better than most of the stuff I see in fashion magazines.

[shirakiphoto]

I'd say these are all really nice. Post processing treatment lends these images to a more cutting edge and fashion forward publication or fanzine. The drained black channel in some gives them a vintage vibe. The only one that sticks out in a negative way is the "spider-woman in the elevator." Overall, if you don't already have a career in fashion/lifestyle photography then you should.

Spider-woman girl was one of my toughest shoots. PM if you want to see the before picture. I doubt you'll believe its the same girl. Thanks for the kind words. I just need the opportunity and the door to open for me.

watch out for cutting your subjects off, too many images for me to critique over all though...

Yeah I've had some trouble with that. I'll be sure to keep this in mind the next time I go out to shoot.

man congratulation for the set. I like all of them. The post processing is very high fashion also the lighting. I like a lot the one with the rolls please post more shots of this kind. Very inspirational !
i think it would be interesting if it will be a special thread for this kind of photography!

Thanks! I've seen your people work and I can say that I'm a fan. So it means a lot coming from you. Really glad you liked them.

Ai Cherie is hot, i like her

i think its a great start to fashion, i love what you do.

Like Mike said though about cutting off, you should cut off models at the ankles or the wrists.....
i think i would like to see your pics from now on without the shirakiphoto watermark, sometimes that helps the composition out and i dont think that a watermark should help the pic overall, would ook better without imo

Good advice. I always finish the picture as if they were gonna be floating around the interwebs by themselves so I try to make it a point to have a fat logo on there in hopes someone will see it and contact me. But seeing them all in one place, the logos are a bit much. I'll do multiple versions the next time around. An advertising version and a portfolio version (non-logo).

Jees dude. These are fucking phenominal.

Your Megan Taechon K set is by far the strongest in the whole lot. Your lighting, posing & location usage is superb.

I would say the stuff with Angelo Salvador is the next best. Its super emotive, it would have just been nice to see more variation as far as subject placement in the frame & just variation on concept.

To be honest, if this is the kind of stuff you're doing after 3 months of shooting models, you should seriously forget the cars.

Seagram Pearce I've always been a huge fan of your work (specifically your lighting and versatility). Megan was my most recent shoot and it was also the first time using my new wardrobe stylist. There was a tremendous amount of planning and prep that went into her shoot. I'll post some behind the scenes shots tomorrow.

As for Angelo Salvador, hes just getting his start in automotive photography and is a close friend of mine. I needed practice for megans shoot so it was a quick impromptu to kind of thing. I was so happy with the way the pictures came out that I decided to use them. Oddly enough he was one of my best models so far.

I know I shouldn't be writting this on DS where clients can see this but I actually prefer models/fashion at this point. But the only doors thats been opening for me is automotive related so I have to take what I can get. I just really need a lucky break with the fashion industry.

I'm in complete agreement. The photos are phenomenal, and have a great "feel" to them. This is better than most of the stuff I see in fashion magazines.

Thanks so much! Like I said I just need my lucky break. I know there are a bunch of pretty famous people on these boards. And I'd appreciate any type of exposure I can get .

Thanks again for all the input and kind comments.

[Vasiukas]

Amazing! Nice colors etc.

Only on thing that distracts me - something is not good with Lizaveta's armpit (2nd picture)

[shirakiphoto]

Amazing! Nice colors etc.

Only on thing that distracts me - something is not good with Lizaveta's armpit (2nd picture)

Wow didn't even notice that till now... thanks for the heads up.


I really worked hard on trying to cheat megans proportions. Shes a petite 5'4 and it really shows in this picture by another photog:



Shes a beautiful girl but the transformation is also pretty incredible.

Heres some behind the scenes with Megan Enjoy :

1: Before picture


2: Getting started with her hair


3. My Hair stylist isn't bad looking either


4. Prep room in our studio


5. Hair Concept


6. Make up


7. Almost there


8. Wardrobe Concepts by Cassandra: I'll usually make a booklet for everyone thats invovled so my whole team as well as my model are all on the same page.


9. Wardrobe


10. Instructions how to assemble everything


11. Another page from wardrobe concepts


12. Shopping!


13. Itinerary/Contact


High Res pictures/album can be found here.

Thanks for looking!

[Seethegrim]

Dude, with that much prep, I'm really not surprised your shoots are such a huge success. Keep that up!